About the test

Is the Juno test kit recyclable/ environmentally friendly?

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What is meant by relative abundance?

Relative abundance refers to how prevalent or scarce a specific microbe is, relative to the other microbes in the area. On your report, the relative abundance of a microbe will be given as a percentage.

What do you mean by 'next generation sequencing'?

Next Generation Sequencing is a new and exciting tool used to analyse the DNA and RNA of microbes. At Juno Bio, we are proud to say we are the first vaginal microbiome company utilizing this technique to decode women's health and wellness. Unlike most standard PCR tests, our next generation sequencing test does not predetermine or assume what we're looking for. It allows us to captureeverythingalong with its relative abundance.

Do you test for Ureaplasma / Mycoplasma?

As our test uses a technique called next generation sequencing, we're able to pick up your full vaginal microbiome profile. This means, if there is Ureaplasma or Mycoplasma in your sample, this will be picked up along with it's relative abundance.

However, it is super important to note that our test is not a diagnostic test and you'll need to speak with your physician if you have concerns about any STIs.

Do you test for STIs?

Juno Bio is not a diagnostic. If you are concerned about STIs, you should talk with your physician who can order and help you with a specific STI diagnostic test.

What makes the Juno Bio test different?

Unlike other tests, at Juno Bio, we provide a wellness service using a process called next generation sequencing (NGS). This allows us to pick up on every bacteria and microbe that is present at detectable levels, and report it back with its relative abundance (unlike PCR tests which often only provide binary results). Having your full vaginal microbiome reported back to you provides a much deeper insight into your vaginal health.

Do you pick up on yeast and fungus?

Yes! We do. Our tests pick up on both bacterial and fungal microbes.

What does the Juno Bio test look for?

At Juno Bio, we use a process called next generation sequencing (NGS). This allows us to pick up on every bacteria and fungus that is present at detectable levels, and to report back your full vaginal microbiome profile (that is over 10,000 different species!).

How accurate are the test results?

Our wellness test resolves bacteria and fungus down to 0.1%. We are able to identify over 10,000 bacteria and fungus.